The Complete Fighter's Handbook
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The Complete Fighter's Handbook
Table of ContentsCreditsIntroductionCharacter Creation
Character CreationAbility ScoresRacesClassesAlignmentWarrior KitsProficienciesBower/FletcherMoney and EquipmentMagicExperienceArmorerArmorerThe WorkshopApprentices and OverseersTime to Craft ArmorCost to Craft ArmorChance of FailureAdded ExpensesPlayer-Character WorkshopsRepairing Armor
Repairing Magical ArmorWeaponsmithing
WeaponsmithingWeaponsmithing FailureWeapon QualityWeapons Not ShownWarrior KitsWarrior KitsKits and WarriorsKits and the Warrior ClassesKits and Character CreationRecording Kits on the Character SheetWarrior Kits and Multi-Class CharactersWarrior Kits and Dual-Classed CharactersAbandoning a KitModifying the KitsCreating New KitsThe Warrior KitsThe Warrior KitsAmazonBarbarianBeast RiderBerserkerCavalierGladiatorMyrmidonNoble WarriorPeasant HeroPirate/OutlawSamuraiSavageSwashbucklerWilderness WarriorRole-PlayingRole PlayingChanging Personality TypesThe Military CampaignCampaign vs. Mini-SeriesWarrior PersonalitiesWarrior PersonalitiesThe Brash YouthThe Crude CrusherThe Dangerous AntagonistThe Doomed ChampionThe Fated PhilosopherThe Merry ShowoffThe Natural LeaderThe Sneaky ThinkerThe Warrior CampaignThe Warrior CampaignMagical World vs. Non-Magical WorldMagical WorldMostly Non-Magical WorldStrictly Non-Magical WorldThe Mixed-Warrior-Type CampaignThe Mixed-Warrior-Type CampaignThe One-Warrior-Type CampaignThe One-Warrior-Type CampaignAmazonsBarbarians and BerserkersBeast-RidersCavaliersGladiatorsMyrmidonsNoble WarriorsPeasant HeroesPirates and OutlawsGood-Guy Outlaws and PiratesBad-Guy Outlaws and PiratesSamuraiSavagesSwashbucklersWilderness WarriorsCombat RulesCombat RulesNew Combat RulesOff-Hand Weapons UseKneeling and SittingRange and InitiativeWeapon Proficiency SlotsWeapon Proficiency SlotsIntelligence and ProficienciesSingle-Weapon Proficiency, Weapon SpecializationWeapon-Group ProficiencyTight GroupsBroad GroupsNon-GroupsWeapon Specialization and Weapon GroupsAmbidexterityAmbidexterityStyle SpecializationStyle SpecializationPunching and Wrestling SpecializationPunching and Wrestling SpecializationMartial ArtsMartial ArtsFighting StylesFighting StylesThe Four Fighting StylesSpecializing In the StylesGuidelinesMultiple Style SpecializationsLimitations on Style SpecializationSingle-Weapon StyleTwo-Hander StyleWeapon and Shield StyleTwo-Weapon StyleSample Style SpecializationMelee ManeuversMelee ManeuversCalled ShotsCalled ShotsStriking A Specific Body PartSmashing Something Being HeldBypassing ArmorSpecial ResultsDisarmThrown-Weapon and Missile DisarmsExpert DisarmsGrabGrabbing A PersonGrabbing a MonsterHold AttackHold AttackCharacters With Multiple AttacksParryParryChoice of ParriesPolearm ParriesMissile Weapon ParriesParrying from the DMGPInPinPull/TripPull/TripUse of PolearmsUse of PolearmsSapSapShield-PunchShield-PunchShield-RushShield-RushShield/ThrustStrike/ThrustSurprise and Flash ManeuversSurprise and Flash ManeuversDon't Say No-Determine DifficultyDon't Say NoManeuvers in the CampaignManeuvers In the CampaignPunching, Wrestling and Martial ArtsPunching, Wrestling, and Martial ArtsSpecializing With Punching and WrestlingNormal Punching AttacksPunching SpecializationNormal Wrestling AttacksWrestling SpecializationMartial ArtsMartial Arts ResultsDescriptions of the ManeuversSpecializing in Martial ArtsMore Than One StyleContinuing SpecializationThe Complete Martial ArtistIn Oriental CampaignsBarehanded ManeuversCalled Shots: Punching and Martial ArtsCalled Shots: WrestlingDisarmGrabHold AttackParryPinPull/TripSapShield-PunchShield-RushStrike/ThrustHit LocationsHit LocationsTheBody LocationsThe LocationsGeneral Effects of Called ShotsSpecific Effects of Called ShotsRecording These InjuriesIndividual Injuries and Healing MagicPermanent and Crippling EffectsMonsters and Hit LocationsThis System and Low-Level CharactersRecoveryRecovery Of Temporary DamageRecording Temporary DamageRecovering From Temporary DamageMagical Healing and Temporary DamageRecovery From KnockoutTemporary Damage and KnockoutMagical Healing and KnockoutCombat ConditionsCombat ConditionsDarkness and BlindnessUnstable GroundMounted CombatMounted CombatJoustingLance SpecializationHorseback ArcheryTournamentsTournamentsThe Basic TournamentThe Joust ListThe Jousting CompetitionBlunted LancesQueen of Love and BeautyOther EventsArchery CompetitionsPrizesFoot-ListsMerchants' StallsDancing, SocializingWhen to End CombatWhen to End CombatWhen Characters Don't Accept SurrenderWhen Characters Don't Accept SurrenderWhen Characters Always Chase EscapeesWhen Characters Always Chase EscapeesWhen Characters Never NegotiateWhen Characters Never NegotiateNotes on Combat SequenceNotes On the Combat SequenceTacticsTacticsShield-Walls and PolearmsWolf-Pack TacticsTactical MixRotationSpear-CarriersDirecting TrafficCampaign TacticsCampaign TacticsJust Arriving in TownJust Arriving In TownThe Combat SheetThe Combat SheetEquipmentEquipmentOld WeaponsOne-Hand, Two-HandNew WeaponsGladiator WeaponsPirate WeaponsSamurai WeaponsSavage WeaponsSwashbuckler WeaponsNew ArmorGladiator ArmorSamurai ArmorDamage to ArmorPiecemeal ArmorRepairing ArmorEffects on the CampaignMagical ItemsMiscellaneous EquipmentEffects of ArmorEffects of ArmorEffects On ACEffects On SpeedEffects On Dexterity ChecksEffects On Vision and HearingOther Helms and HelmetsWhat Head Protection Doesn't DoVision and Hearing ChecksNo Head ProtectionVarriant ArmorVariant ArmorRacial ArmorArmor FittingHigh-Quality Racial ArmorPiecemeal ArmorWeight of Piecemeal SuitsMagical ArmorGladiator ArmorTablesMartial Arts Results TableCombat Modifiers for Darkness and BlindnessOne-Handed or Two-Handed WeaponsArmor FittingPiecemeal ArmorNew Weapons List